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Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw

Free admission

Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw in England North East, United Kingdom.

Signpost to the hamlet of Whaw - geograph.org.uk - 5503513

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw (grid reference NY984041) is a 8.4 hectares (21 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Whaw in Arkengarthdale in the Yorkshire Dales. The SSSI was first notified in 1986 and is due to the hay meadows which are traditionally managed by hay cropping and grazing.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.4323, -2.0262
Parish
Arkengarthdale
Postcode
DL11 6RT
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw?
Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6RT), in the parish of Arkengarthdale.
Is Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw free to visit?
Yes, Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw is free to enter.
How do I get to Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6RT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.
Are dogs allowed at Arkle Beck Meadows, Whaw?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.